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Practin 4 Pearls

Manufactured byWOCKHARDT LTD
ContainsCyproheptadine
Description
Practin 4 Pearls is a first-generation antihistamine medicine used for the treatment of various conditions like allergic reactions, allergic rhinitis, migraine, cluster headache, etc.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Practin 4 Pearls

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Low blood pressure

Uses of Practin 4 Pearls

What is it prescribed for?

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Urticaria
  • Pruritus
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Migraine
  • Cluster headache
  • Cushing's syndrome
  • Allergic conjunctivitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 15 to 60 minutes of administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cyproheptadine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Narrow-angle glaucoma

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO)

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients receiving therapy with MAO inhibitors due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

Symptomatic Prostatic Hypertrophy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy (prostate enlargement) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Elderly patients

This medicine is not recommended for use in elderly and debilitated (very weak) patients due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Thyroid disorder

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from thyroid dysfunction due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of thyroid function tests is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Kidney impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Liver impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Take/Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Propoxyphene

Sodium oxybate

Amoxapine

Aripiprazole

Topiramate

Zonisamide

Disease interactions

Asthma/ COPD

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Cardiovascular disorders

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of cardiovascular disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take/Administer this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by blocking the action of certain substances produced by the body which are responsible for causing allergic reactions and symptoms. It also blocks the actions of certain substances in the body which are responsible for a reduction in appetite.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antihistamines

Schedule

Schedule H

Cyproheptadine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 31 July 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00434

Cyproheptadine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 31 July 2018]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682541.html

Cyproheptadine [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 19 June 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/cyproheptadine
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